A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.

Scotland Now Discover Scotland The charming Scottish Borders town near Edinburgh that was named 'most welcoming' It was singled out for its culture and scenic landscapes.

A powerful storm system sweeping across the Llano Estacado on Thursday spun up 21 tornadoes along a 90-mile stretch from New Mexico to Lubbock.

The SNP blames Labour for growing chaos in food and drink exports as firms face soaring costs and stalled investment across Scotland.

Looking half her age and turning heads, actress Heather Graham is redefining beauty at the age of 55 – while also revealing shocking truths about her family.

Satellite imagery has revealed an increase in Russia's military activity near its border with Finland signaling its intention to beef up its troops by NATO 's eastern flank.

The images from Planet Labs show how Russia is strengthening its military infrastructure near the Finnish border at four Russian locations; Kamenka on the Karelian Isthmus, Petrozavodsk ...

Satellite images have revealed how Moscow is bulking up its military presence on the Finnish border - in a chilling echo of pictures taken of Russian bases before Putin launched his war in Ukraine.

Neighbors in Center Line are shocked after the FBI raided the home of a Customs and Border Protection officer who is accused of possessing over 4,000 images of child pornography.

Prince William and Kate took a boat trip between Scottish islands today as they enjoy a two-day visit to the Inner Hebrides.

An appeal bid for two ‘coffee stops’ on the border between Scotland and England has been narrowly rejected by a council planning committee.